tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:31:14 +0000A site for reviews, news and goings on from the live music scene in and around Stoke on Trent.http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (clarewhite)Blogger216125StokeSoundshttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-7210844948326225628Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:39:00 +00002009-11-09T09:49:30.757ZArticles by Liam KellyStoke on TrentSkinny PigsPhoto by Simon BamfordThe Only AlternativesStoke SoundsThe underground The NanateasReview by Liam KellyPhoto by Simon BamfordTonight’s opening band were the local trio, The Nanateas. A band that clearly aren’t too keen on following the indie rock and roll genre that is evident with most upcoming bands at the moment, The Nanateas played an acoustic indie pop sound throughout their set, and their unique sound surprised the crowd. A group heavily influenced by bands such as The http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/ujMLjdorpMc/nanateas-only-alternatives-skinny-pigs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=ujMLjdorpMc:cX_Yh2zZbCY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=ujMLjdorpMc:cX_Yh2zZbCY:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=ujMLjdorpMc:cX_Yh2zZbCY:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=ujMLjdorpMc:cX_Yh2zZbCY:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/ujMLjdorpMc" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/11/nanateas-only-alternatives-skinny-pigs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-8707663740594792357Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:51:00 +00002009-11-06T12:22:25.321ZStoke on TrentGhost TrainsStoke SoundsArticles by Danny HillReview by Danny HillIt seemed Halloween came about a week too early as I was handed an album to review following a chance meeting during a cold and dark night commuting from Manchester this week; a band known quite ominously as Ghost Trains. Ghost Trains are vocalists and acoustic noodlers Tim Ellis and Elijah Wolfenheart, and according to their MySpace page the band - then minus guitarist http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/NNg8n-UODKA/review-by-danny-hill-it-seemed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=NNg8n-UODKA:EcXrk6nmq1k:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/NNg8n-UODKA" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/11/review-by-danny-hill-it-seemed.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-6607647813213928497Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:46:00 +00002009-11-01T18:10:11.442ZAmateur AssassinsOwd Ear RecordingsArticles by Robbie DennisonArticle by Robbie DennisonOnce upon a time in Stoke, there was a nice thing called the Music Room. Of a Saturday you could get the bus up to Stockton Brook and spend a day drinking tea and browsing the most eclectic and exciting small record shop you're likely to find this side of reality. The Music Room also put on regular nights at the Talbot Hotel in Stoke town, which were the sort of thing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/GYFnPmPWEIk/amateur-assassins-pioneer-abnormalities_6244.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=GYFnPmPWEIk:spVuXNHnVtc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=GYFnPmPWEIk:spVuXNHnVtc:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=GYFnPmPWEIk:spVuXNHnVtc:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=GYFnPmPWEIk:spVuXNHnVtc:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/GYFnPmPWEIk" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/11/amateur-assassins-pioneer-abnormalities_6244.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-5710653596109283995Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:06:00 +00002009-10-23T11:08:39.601+01:00the full moonStoke on TrentStoke SoundsindieArticle by Matt TaylorThe Full Moon, in Newcastle, is due to welcome back customers to the venue on Friday, October 30, when an entertainment-packed opening weekend will begin.The pub was a favourite spot for music fans and was on the circuit of bars associated with the indie crowd and has been much-missed for its late-night antics.But licensee, Matt Taylor, is vowing to bring the pub back to itshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/zQaVFyVmC9E/full-moon-rising.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=zQaVFyVmC9E:OoH-D0aM1VE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=zQaVFyVmC9E:OoH-D0aM1VE:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=zQaVFyVmC9E:OoH-D0aM1VE:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=zQaVFyVmC9E:OoH-D0aM1VE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/zQaVFyVmC9E" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/10/full-moon-rising.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-7880667202436563891Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:44:00 +00002009-10-18T22:29:00.514+01:00She is Sueanother rhythm jesusArticles by Charlotte LuntStoke on TrentThe Chapman FamilyStoke SoundsPhotos by Chris Bostockthe sugarmill Review by Charlotte Lunt Photos by Chris BostockA ruefully empty Sugarmill was the venue for a gig which for my money ranks amongst the best I’ve seen this year.Opening the night was Burton based ‘Another Rhythm Jesus’ hotly tipped by local music hero Dave Hamer, and it was easy to see why. Melding jazz rhythms with an edge of (somewhat tongue in cheek) Sonic Youth, they presented a timeless sethttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/OSLCjs2JDao/anoth-rhythm-jesus-she-is-sue-chapman.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=OSLCjs2JDao:2wmCtD_PbN4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=OSLCjs2JDao:2wmCtD_PbN4:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=OSLCjs2JDao:2wmCtD_PbN4:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=OSLCjs2JDao:2wmCtD_PbN4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/OSLCjs2JDao" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/10/anoth-rhythm-jesus-she-is-sue-chapman.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-5767019617375730002Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:18:00 +00002009-10-15T16:22:46.114+01:00old brown jugStoke on Trentthe souveniersarticles by AFDKinchStoke SoundsReview by AFDThis week’s We-Play night, although a little thin on the ground audience wise, provided an opportunity to see some fine talent.From Manchester, Kinch opened up the night’s proceedings with an amazing style that is quite difficult to categorise;I would say that they have a new individual sound of their own.The band themselves describe their sound as, “Britpop with a taste of motown, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/PpCXEd-W-0Y/kinch-souveniers-old-brown-jug-14th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=PpCXEd-W-0Y:njKqndjp3Gg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=PpCXEd-W-0Y:njKqndjp3Gg:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=PpCXEd-W-0Y:njKqndjp3Gg:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=PpCXEd-W-0Y:njKqndjp3Gg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/PpCXEd-W-0Y" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/10/kinch-souveniers-old-brown-jug-14th.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-7299861877668530593Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:31:00 +00002009-10-14T21:33:57.860+01:00Stoke on TrentPearl and the PuppetsStoke SoundsArticles by Sian EardleyTommy ReillyPhotos by Chris Bostockthe sugarmillReview by Sian EardleyPhoto by Chris Bostock Rarely does a support act usurp a headliner in an almost anti-climatic fashion, but it is fair to say that the first acoustic act: “Pearl”, (usually of “Pearl and the Puppets”) stole the limelight off 19 year old Tommy Reilly. However, that isn’t to say that all hope was lost on Mr. Reilly and co. But…being so moved by the pure brilliance of Pearl, I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/gZmNOrkGfbw/pearl-tommy-reilly-sugarmill-12th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=gZmNOrkGfbw:u6CR43y0ZuI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=gZmNOrkGfbw:u6CR43y0ZuI:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=gZmNOrkGfbw:u6CR43y0ZuI:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=gZmNOrkGfbw:u6CR43y0ZuI:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/gZmNOrkGfbw" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/10/pearl-tommy-reilly-sugarmill-12th.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-3278572852248644805Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:08:00 +00002009-10-14T21:45:52.135+01:00old brown jugStoke on Trentnewcastle under lymearticles by AFDCause and effectphoto by AFDStoke SoundsThe RittzReview by AFDSome might say these Wednesday Night events at the Jug have become an asset to live music in Newcastle under Lyme. The night is run by Joe Thomas and Tom Wood hosting a display of musicians, ranging from different styles and genre, but mainly based around Indie. With that in mind, and the duo, Joe and Tom themselves, playing the decks, you have nearly no excuse to have an early http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/wcSJ9SI_IBE/cause-and-effect-rittz-old-brown-jug.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=wcSJ9SI_IBE:MMFncm9Me7U:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=wcSJ9SI_IBE:MMFncm9Me7U:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=wcSJ9SI_IBE:MMFncm9Me7U:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=wcSJ9SI_IBE:MMFncm9Me7U:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/wcSJ9SI_IBE" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/10/cause-and-effect-rittz-old-brown-jug.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-5076370218069593420Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:40:00 +00002009-09-30T17:08:42.526+01:00Sound of gunsArticles by Liam KellyStoke on TrentStoke SoundsPhoto by Leo Mazzocchiothe sugarmillThe RittzThe SportReview by Liam Kelly Photos by Leo MazzocchioArriving on stage to an already large crowd, were a band I’ve seen plenty of in recent months, The Rittz. After being very impressed in the past by this four piece from Congleton, tonight was no exception and they were at their very best. Starting of the set with their most well known song ‘Justify the Need,’ lead singer Adam French and guitarist Sam http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/1M2GxrptAAo/rittzthe-sportsound-of-guns-sugarmill.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=1M2GxrptAAo:u1t1Pb2vI5w:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=1M2GxrptAAo:u1t1Pb2vI5w:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=1M2GxrptAAo:u1t1Pb2vI5w:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=1M2GxrptAAo:u1t1Pb2vI5w:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/1M2GxrptAAo" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/09/rittzthe-sportsound-of-guns-sugarmill.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-1420558049732358571Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:33:00 +00002009-09-27T21:38:44.963+01:00Articles by Liam KellyStoke on Trentsold out storyHeart of the SunThe undergroundPhotos by Scott Sharman PhotographyPhoto's by Matt AttwoodStoke SoundsBonfirestequila lipsReview by Liam KellyPhotos by Scott Sharman and Matt AttwoodOpening tonight’s proceedings were pop punk band Sold out Story. Arriving on stage to loud cheers from their loyal supporters, it turned out that two of the band members had to be replaced after pulling out last minute. Sold out Story gave a reasonable performance considering the difficulties and I was particularly impressed by the tidy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/JCFF0d_l3jQ/sold-out-storybonfirestequila-lipsheart.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=JCFF0d_l3jQ:HTDbmjxiiOI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=JCFF0d_l3jQ:HTDbmjxiiOI:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=JCFF0d_l3jQ:HTDbmjxiiOI:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=JCFF0d_l3jQ:HTDbmjxiiOI:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/JCFF0d_l3jQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/09/sold-out-storybonfirestequila-lipsheart.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-2033627621583859044Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:56:00 +00002009-09-18T21:52:34.592+01:00Stoke on Trentthe decisionStoke SoundsPhoto by Leo MazzocchioFriends of KenArticle by Martin Goodheadthe sugarmillThe Black ApplesArticle by Martin GoodheadPhoto by Leo MazzocchioA memorial concert to gig-going mainstay Dave Barlow, saw some of Stoke’s finest showcase a heady mix of punk-pop, churning indie, blues and psychedelia— along with an appearance from the (infamous) Trent Vale Poet. A touching night, with the line up selected from Dave’s favourite Stoke based bands. The first band to take the stage was The Decisionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/Id759bdxGRM/dave-barlow-memorial-gig-decision.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=Id759bdxGRM:EmEuDutbCoE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=Id759bdxGRM:EmEuDutbCoE:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=Id759bdxGRM:EmEuDutbCoE:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=Id759bdxGRM:EmEuDutbCoE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/Id759bdxGRM" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/09/dave-barlow-memorial-gig-decision.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-3024222137810412597Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:51:00 +00002009-08-29T19:56:44.165+01:00Review and Photo by Steve HarveyOn a day when the weather could not quite make up its mind, I likewise, was finding it difficult to muster up the energy and enthusiasm to get myself off the settee, and walk down to the skate park. The aftermath of hurricane Bill was upon us, and it was desperate to call a halt to the fun planned for the day. However I did manage to get out of my cosy chair, and Ihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/5cdQJFQpjXs/inspire-festival-stoke-plaza-hanley.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=5cdQJFQpjXs:hZWtsLd-oGQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=5cdQJFQpjXs:hZWtsLd-oGQ:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=5cdQJFQpjXs:hZWtsLd-oGQ:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=5cdQJFQpjXs:hZWtsLd-oGQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/5cdQJFQpjXs" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/08/inspire-festival-stoke-plaza-hanley.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-3058789695099917721Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:40:00 +00002009-08-23T18:19:34.111+01:00Articles by Liam KellyStoke on TrentPhoto by Simon BamfordWolfshithanging iscariotStoke Soundshudsonthe sugarmillReview by Liam KellyPhoto by Simon BamfordThe Sugarmill can be a dull, dark and dismal venue but tonight was lit up by three very contrasting acts. The first band to grace the stage to an average sized crowd were a relatively unknown band called Wolfshit. With all four members arriving on stage in wolf masks it was possibly the most unusual sight I have ever experienced at a gig. They soon drew http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/V0706B1Rbws/wolfshit-hanging-iscariot-hudson.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=V0706B1Rbws:O9Ftq3X4XCI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=V0706B1Rbws:O9Ftq3X4XCI:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=V0706B1Rbws:O9Ftq3X4XCI:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=V0706B1Rbws:O9Ftq3X4XCI:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/V0706B1Rbws" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/08/wolfshit-hanging-iscariot-hudson.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-6020460738010642853Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:25:00 +00002009-08-23T18:17:29.909+01:00Stoke on TrentArticles by Chloe WestPhoto by Simon BamfordLittle CometsThe VanguardsStoke SoundsBonfiresthe sugarmillReview by Chloe WestPhoto's by Simon BamfordRiding on a wave of much recent success, The Vanguards, barely formed for a year, are already conquering national spheres. Fresh from an Xfm radio session on Sunday, the local lads took the first slot with great anticipation. The initial element most notable about this band is how effortlessly the vocals shift between each member, beautifully amplifyinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/2KeXQrw_R0U/vanguards-bonfires-little-comets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=2KeXQrw_R0U:g7wSDlERTLg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=2KeXQrw_R0U:g7wSDlERTLg:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=2KeXQrw_R0U:g7wSDlERTLg:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=2KeXQrw_R0U:g7wSDlERTLg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/2KeXQrw_R0U" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/08/vanguards-bonfires-little-comets.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-3179496058081810030Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:17:00 +00002009-08-21T19:24:33.594+01:00Stoke on TrentStoke Soundssummer jamReview and photographs by Simon BamfordLast Saturday saw another addition to this seasons festivals rosta in the form of the first Summer Jam. It seems with more and more people turning their back on overpriced corporate events, the demand for this type of home made alternatives is on the increase. With a modest £3 entrance fee, that was given to local charities, anyone who attended must have http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/ugzIfCSw23M/summer-jam-leek-hockey-club-15th-august.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=ugzIfCSw23M:tdsvxbxeKms:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=ugzIfCSw23M:tdsvxbxeKms:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=ugzIfCSw23M:tdsvxbxeKms:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=ugzIfCSw23M:tdsvxbxeKms:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/ugzIfCSw23M" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/08/summer-jam-leek-hockey-club-15th-august.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-8340242416649347085Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:23:00 +00002009-08-17T19:12:24.590+01:00MusicCreepjointArticles by Liam KellyStoke on TrentPhoto by Simon BamfordStoke SoundsBleached Wailthe sugarmillReview by Liam KellyPhoto by Simon BamfordArriving at the Sugarmill, I was full of excitement to see Bleached Wail headline after recently seeing them perform so well at the Stoke Sounds festival. The news that 'The Gospel according To John' had pulled out of tonights line up disappointed many members of this already large crowd but support band Creepjoint did not disappoint. Starting with ‘Nos’,http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/HF6aTj0rBoQ/bleached-wail-creepjoint-sugarmill-15th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=HF6aTj0rBoQ:9zzM7iGvHi0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=HF6aTj0rBoQ:9zzM7iGvHi0:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=HF6aTj0rBoQ:9zzM7iGvHi0:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=HF6aTj0rBoQ:9zzM7iGvHi0:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/HF6aTj0rBoQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/08/bleached-wail-creepjoint-sugarmill-15th.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-5854001677186629145Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:13:00 +00002009-08-03T17:31:23.465+01:00MusicherzogaWrongpop1st AugustSubsonikRainBurslemStoke SoundsFriends of KenWe may not have had sun shine but we definately rocked.Many Many Thanks to all who played, organised, discovered new music, built, collected, moved, lifted,painted faces, carried, drove,bought,volunteered, listened,bandaged, cheered,clapped,twiddled knobs,slid faders,hugged,held brollies,shared kit, and didn't mind the rain,on Saturday,It really wouldn't have been the same without youExtra http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/-CiOo1ZacFQ/stoke-sounds-festival-2009-let-there-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=-CiOo1ZacFQ:AYRQpaUbjWk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=-CiOo1ZacFQ:AYRQpaUbjWk:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=-CiOo1ZacFQ:AYRQpaUbjWk:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=-CiOo1ZacFQ:AYRQpaUbjWk:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/-CiOo1ZacFQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/08/stoke-sounds-festival-2009-let-there-be.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-3119874448030392518Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:18:00 +00002009-07-27T17:16:19.613+01:00MusicherzogaM.S.ThomasonThe VanguardsStoke SoundsBleached WailThe RittzBitjamAndy RobbinsSkinny PigsJo-ee-TSubsonikthe fearsBurslemFestivalFriends of Ken To celebrate our wonderful music scene, Stoke Sounds is hosting it's annual festival on August 1st in Burslem Park. Gates open at 12 noon and will close at 10pm, and is free to enter.Featuring artists ranging from Hang Drum performances, singer-songwriters, Gypsy Jazz, and many other local favourites.If this wasn't enough, there'll be family orientated entertainment, street performers, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/-ID2kFZB65U/stoke-sounds-festival-2009-burslem-park.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=-ID2kFZB65U:F0WLTR0mjaY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=-ID2kFZB65U:F0WLTR0mjaY:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=-ID2kFZB65U:F0WLTR0mjaY:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=-ID2kFZB65U:F0WLTR0mjaY:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/-ID2kFZB65U" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/07/stoke-sounds-festival-2009-burslem-park.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-6597465347448887333Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:59:00 +00002009-07-16T19:37:17.444+01:00MusicReviewStoke on Trentarticles by John WestAll about EdenStoke SoundsBiddulph GrangeHawkwindReview by John WestPhoto by Simon BamfordIt’s a pleasant summer evening on arrival at Biddulph Grange Country park to see headline band the legendary Hawkwind celebrating some 40 years playing their own brand of cosmic space rock here at Skyfest. The band have survived many line up changes, personal tragedies and an ever changing music scene, however leader and guitarist Dave Brock has taken his http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/-K6TmhxKwnw/hawkwind-skyfest-12-july-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=-K6TmhxKwnw:lW8_vi2MQ3Q:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=-K6TmhxKwnw:lW8_vi2MQ3Q:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=-K6TmhxKwnw:lW8_vi2MQ3Q:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=-K6TmhxKwnw:lW8_vi2MQ3Q:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/-K6TmhxKwnw" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/07/hawkwind-skyfest-12-july-2009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-6183358255216837641Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:13:00 +00002009-07-08T16:36:07.420+01:00Ox ScapulaMusicFatcatsWrongpopReviewArticles by Charlotte LuntStoke on TrentWerewolves on motorcyclesStaffordshirePhoto's by Stuart F SteeleChienStoke SoundsReview by Charlotte LuntPhoto's by Stuart F SteeleAn unusually laid back Wrongpop, still basking in the summer heat opened its doors for a menagerie this evening.Walking through the sultry venue to the stage, Chien were masked as though ready for the gallows, but they were definitely not lambs to the slaughter. Their entirely instrumental set was dramatic and dynamic from start to finish, and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/te1tgmi8vU8/wrongpop-22-fat-cats-chien-werewolves.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=te1tgmi8vU8:UsWM3_KzrLk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=te1tgmi8vU8:UsWM3_KzrLk:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=te1tgmi8vU8:UsWM3_KzrLk:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=te1tgmi8vU8:UsWM3_KzrLk:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/te1tgmi8vU8" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/07/wrongpop-22-fat-cats-chien-werewolves.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-2062403259926639017Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:00:00 +00002009-07-08T16:36:46.933+01:00MusicalbumReviewStoke on TrentLividStaffordshirerockStoke SoundsArticles by Robbie DennisonReview by Robbie DennisonImage courtesy of LiViDThings a Livid review should mention: - LA, 1984.- A fug of hairspray and the smell of leather.- The Darkness- Revolving drummers, pointy guitars and all that. Lazy journalism loves nothing more than a band out of time - shooting lycra-clad fish in a leopard print barrel. Yet the fact that Livid have stuck doggedly to their (LA) guns for the best http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/RAdKKHXJpg8/review-by-robbie-dennison-image.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=RAdKKHXJpg8:vOj9ozwEkeo:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/RAdKKHXJpg8" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/07/review-by-robbie-dennison-image.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-5852254608428974495Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:40:00 +00002009-07-08T16:36:46.939+01:00MusicReviewStoke on TrentArticles by Chloe WestStaffordshireDinosaur pile upStoke SoundsBleached WailCreweThe BoxReview by Chloe WestImage courtesy of Dinosaur pile upThe Box, quite literal in name, is a smart little venue positioned in the centre of Crewe. Adorned from wall to wall in posters, they display an A-Z of music’s finest; although where Rachael Stevens fits into this is anyone’s guess. Put this together with the other quirky additions dotted around the venue creates an atmosphere throbbing with http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/zn9LnEC4Q-s/dinosaur-pile-up-bleached-wail-box.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=zn9LnEC4Q-s:8nNdlb7RocU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=zn9LnEC4Q-s:8nNdlb7RocU:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=zn9LnEC4Q-s:8nNdlb7RocU:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=zn9LnEC4Q-s:8nNdlb7RocU:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/zn9LnEC4Q-s" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/07/dinosaur-pile-up-bleached-wail-box.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-4846874250995754206Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:31:00 +00002009-07-08T16:36:46.943+01:00MusicHeart of the SunThe UnicornStoke Sounds Molotov RevivalStoke SoundsArticles by Matt TaylorThe Black ApplesMistaken for StrangersThe ControlReviewStoke on Trentthe decisionPicadilly CircusStaffordshireArticle by Matt TaylorThis new City centre event takes place in Piccadilly, Hanley, on Saturday 4th July, and will feature a programme of stage entertainment including eight bands, acoustic acts, theatre groups, high school performances, and a salsa lesson for everyone who comes to watch!The agenda will highlight some of Stoke-on-Trent’s up-and-coming talent from one extreme to another; from somehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/vK17sRWkQR4/piccadilly-circus-unicorn-hanley-4th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=vK17sRWkQR4:vlikCUdqQ2Q:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=vK17sRWkQR4:vlikCUdqQ2Q:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=vK17sRWkQR4:vlikCUdqQ2Q:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=vK17sRWkQR4:vlikCUdqQ2Q:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/vK17sRWkQR4" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/06/piccadilly-circus-unicorn-hanley-4th.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-799218718846971778Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:23:00 +00002009-07-08T16:36:46.948+01:00MusicAll about EdenStoke Soundsbroken branchDaniel J NixonThe ControlArticles by Charlotte LuntDonna Louise TrustReviewStoke on TrentStaffordshireChris MorralleeSworn to OathFriends of Kenthe sugarmillArticle by Charlotte LuntThis coming weekend, there is a very special event taking place at The Sugarmill. 'Sunday for Sam' is a memorial concert for Sam Lyth. Sam was a fantastic boy with an infectious smile and zest for life, he had just turned 15 before he lost his brave battle with Cancer.Often seen at punk, indie and metal gigs at The Mill, Sam was a well known face always wanting to chat http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/7UiEoV3_5Gs/sunday-for-sam-sugarmill-21st-june-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=7UiEoV3_5Gs:bOluLzXkLFc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=7UiEoV3_5Gs:bOluLzXkLFc:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=7UiEoV3_5Gs:bOluLzXkLFc:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=7UiEoV3_5Gs:bOluLzXkLFc:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/7UiEoV3_5Gs" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/06/sunday-for-sam-sugarmill-21st-june-2009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743100459661414822.post-6962266801289351573Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:25:00 +00002009-07-08T16:36:46.953+01:00MusicReviewMy Sergeant MaskArticles by Charlotte LuntStoke on TrentSkinny PigsGuerrilla TrainStaffordshirePhoto's by Matt AttwoodStoke Soundsthe sugarmillReview by Charlotte LuntPhotos by Matt AttwoodArriving a little later than hoped at tonight’s gig, I was greeted by the dark rock and tight sounds of Guerrilla Train. Coinciding with this weekends Download festival it could be said that they are currently more of a tribute bands to a genre, than a totally original band. Citing their influences as Korn, Muse, Rage against the machine and Biffy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StokeSounds/~3/KwDKnI2Ls_o/guerrilla-train-my-sergeant-mask-skinny.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=KwDKnI2Ls_o:pvqt74k77H4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=KwDKnI2Ls_o:pvqt74k77H4:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?i=KwDKnI2Ls_o:pvqt74k77H4:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?a=KwDKnI2Ls_o:pvqt74k77H4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StokeSounds?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StokeSounds/~4/KwDKnI2Ls_o" height="1" width="1"/>http://stokesounds.blogspot.com/2009/06/guerrilla-train-my-sergeant-mask-skinny.html